Thailand Travel Luxury - Asia Master Tours

Do you think you have Thailand all figured out? You might be in for a surprise once you finish reading this list of some of the most interesting facts about Thailand. Thailand is a land of surprise (and beautiful beach resorts)! 1.  Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by an European country. In fact, in the Thai language, the name of the country is Prathet Thai which means “land of the free.” Very fitting! 2.  Thailand is where you’ll find both the smallest and the largest creatures. The smallest mammal in the world, the bumblebee bat, calls Thailand home. You can also find the largest fish, the whale shark, in Thai waters. 3.  Males were all Buddhist monks for a while. There was a time when all young men in Thailand (including royalty) were required to become Buddhist monks–even if only for a short period of time–before they turned 20. This practice is not observed as it used to be these days, however. 4.  You’re lu...

A bustling city with amiable people, exceptional cuisine and an active nightlife, Bangkok entertains thousands of visitors from all around the world every year. Despite its reputation as the rowdy capital of Thailand, Bangkok offers a variety of fun activities for all age groups, from sizeable shopping centres and romantic dinner cruises to ladyboy cabaret shows and night clubs. We’ve collected together some of our favourite things to do in Bangkok at night so you can find your perfect evening entertainment. 1. Visit a night market: Patpong One of the best night markets in Bangkok , the Patpong Night Market is known for its lively, energetic atmosphere and a wide array of goods including tourist souvenirs, T-shirts, illegal DVDs, fake brand name fashion accessories and other handmade items. Small food stalls selling delicious traditional Thai meals, snacks and desserts, as well as large international fast food franchises such as McDonald’s and Burger King are plentiful in the ...